My family nickname, among other nicknames (YES, I had more than one) was GARGOYLE. It was used most often. I was a rogue and up to no good, so the fact that I was NOT EXACTLY a good boy combined with the close spelling and sound to Gary: no brainer. I was Gargoyle.
Did you know that a gargoyle is specifically a drain spout, and a grotesque is just a nasty/fun sculpture on the side of a building? Gargoyle has come to mean any grotesque figure on a building, actually. I have not put one on a mug in a while...and WHY NOT???? (need to make more...)
Have an awesome Thursday!
(new mugs by Gary Rith)
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6 comments:
I've always liked a good gargoyle, but never knew they began as downspouts!
I learn something every day. Did you see the Darth Vader grotesque on the link? Cool!
The gargoyles of Notre Dame are amazing...that's what I'd go see if I went to Paris (among a few other things!) Glad to say I know one now! ;)-
I'm guessing you've already made a teapot with a gargoyle spout...
I can't believe that was your nickname; I'm not buying this story Gary. :)
Gargoyle mugs!!! Amazing! I love Claudia's guess. Is it true? Have you made such a teapot? <3!
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